New eTRAKiT Link: Permits.ButteCounty.net
December 9, 2022
Butte County Resolution No. 22-157 goes into effect January 1st, 2023 and will result in a 3.36% fee increase for Development Services. Please click here to view the updated fees. Additionally, the 2019 Code Cycle ENDS on December 30th at 4pm. All permit applications submit for review AFTER this date and time, will be reviewed under the new 2022 Building Standards Codes. Additionally, our servers will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday December 31st, 2022 through Sunday January 1st, 2023.
March 7, 2022
The allowance for transitory or dry camping under the Chapter 53 Camp Fire Recovery Urgency Ordinance will be discontinued on March 31, 2022. All Temporary housing options allowed under the Camp Fire must be furnished with full utility hook-ups after this date. Transitory camping under the Chapter 54 North Complex Fire Urgency Ordinance will continue to be allowed until December 31, 2023.
February 11, 2022
The Upper Ridge Community Plan was reviewed at a public hearing by the Planning Commission on January 27, 2022. At that hearing, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors accept the Upper Ridge Community Plan and that plan adoption take place upon completion of environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For the latest information, please visit the project webpage (Here).
The Planning Division coordinates review of development projects; develops and implements the Butte County General Plan and other advance planning programs; and provides information to assist in the orderly growth and development of the County.
The Building Division administers State and County building codes and ordinances to ensure buildings are safe for occupancy. This is accomplished through the permitting, plan review and inspection process.
The Code Enforcement Division is concerned with complaints pertaining to Planning and Building codes and ordinances in the unincorporated areas of Butte County.
The Online Permit Center allows licensed contractors and home owners to apply for and receive building permits over the internet. It allows applicants to follow the status of their permit application and request inspections. Additionally, it allows the public to review permits and property information.
View the Online Permit Center.
EDAC has been created for new and existing businesses to discuss plans to develop new business or to expand or retain their existing operations in Butte County, with all County departments at one time.
- Public Works Assistant Director, Radley Ott
- Environmental Health Program Manager, Nikolay Ostrovskiy
Learn more about EDAC Meetings.